Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Helping Staff to Build Resilience

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Staff fear and anxiety continues with no end in sight to COVID-19 and a possible resurgence in many areas.  Nurse leaders are struggling for ways to help staff to build resilience during a time of social distancing.  The challenge is especially significant with younger nursing staff who have not had as much experience with … [Read more...]

Timing is Key in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN What should you do if you directed to launch a new program during COVID-19, and the timing seems entirely off?  It is an interesting question posed by a frustrated nurse leader whose CEO won't take no for an answer. The staff scheduled to work in the program feel stretched and exhausted. There are questions about a COVID resurgence in … [Read more...]

Using After Action Reviews

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A leader recently described to me her experience with staff redeployment from her unit during COVID-19.  It had been somewhat of a disaster for various reasons, mostly related to a lack of planning. Given the possibility of a second COVID resurgence in her geographic area this Fall, there is a strong likelihood that staff could … [Read more...]

Building a Courageous Culture

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A new leader is frustrated because she wants to engage her unit staff in unit governance, but there is little interest.  She tells me that "I really want their input, but they say nothing."  Why is that I ask?  I learn that the former leader was somewhat toxic and used a command and control style of leadership.  Your staff … [Read more...]

Staying Connected with Staff Who Work Remotely

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN "How do I stay connected with my staff who work remotely?"  This is a crucial leadership topic because many nurse leaders have staff who now work remotely.  Some have acknowledged that they have not been intentional in staying connected - initially thinking that the remote work was just a temporary situation.  Now almost six … [Read more...]